Posts Tagged 'Synthesizers'

Reveal Sound SPIRE synth – Gearjunkies Review

April 4, 2014·0 comments·

Reveal Sound is a relatively new company and their first product is a synth called SPIRE. It’s a 4 oscillator synth with the options: classic, noise, fm and amsync. According to the developers it is a polyphonic synthesizer that combines powerful sound engine modulation and flexible architecture, a graphical interface provides unparalleled usability. Spire is the embodiment of the best opportunities, both software and hardware synthesizers. Let’s dive in and see what this synth is all about.

Synths and workstations

Audiobus 2 support for Arturia iSEM App

April 4, 2014·0 comments·

Arturia is proud to announce availability of an Audiobus 2-supporting update (V1.0.2) to iSEM, its authentic recreation of the 1974-vintage Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module® (SEM) for Apple’s iPad.

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e-instruments unveil advanced Session Keys Grand Pianos

April 4, 2014·0 comments·

e-instruments announce the immediate availability of Session Keys Grand S and Grand Y, two Kontakt based instruments with a new and innovative approach to create the perfect Piano sound for music productions. Carefully selected acoustic grand pianos, meticulously recorded and combined with an inventive feature set, deliver unmatched versatility in a truly inspiring set of instruments.

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New inspirational sounds for Tone2 ElectraX synth

April 2, 2014·0 comments·

The Rompler soundset utilizes ElectraX‘ powerful multi-layer capabilities with a rich blend of sampling and synthesis. This creative sound library features a selection of 200 breathtaking presets, new inspirational sounds that cover a wide spectrum of music styles and built to provide a wealth of inspiration.

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Russell Hewitt talks new Radial Engineering 500 series gear

April 1, 2014·0 comments·

You could say that Nuevo Flamenco artist Russ Hewitt has one of those storied successful arranged marriages… to his career that is. As a student of classical guitar at UNT, the Texas born Hewitt shifted focus and committed to a new style of music that would allow him to keep his schedule full and his bills paid. His commitment to Nuevo Flamenco has certainly paid off, not only because of his success but he also found a passion for a style of music of which he is now considered a modern virtuoso.

Synths and workstations

Elektron Analog Rytm Audio Examples

April 1, 2014·0 comments·

The Analog Rytm is a one stop solution beat machine. Distinguished by the power of analog drum sounds fused with samples. Perfected by the immediacy of drum pads coupled with Elektron sequencing.

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Neogen Hybrid Morphing Synth from Tekit Audio available now

March 29, 2014·0 comments·

Tek’it Audio has announced that Neogen, a hybrid morphing synthesizer VST plug-in, has been released. Neogen is a hybrid (phase distortion / subtractive) polyphonic synthesizer with sound morphing capabilities and a rhythmic arpeggiator/sequencer. Design your sound using the 56 variation of waveform shapes, the sub-oscillator, 11 filter types, 3 envelopes, 5 effects including a two voices chorus and an auto-pan.

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #196

March 29, 2014·0 comments·

Below are some of the new releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.

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Synth-Project custom iVCS3 Controller

March 28, 2014·0 comments·

The ‘wizard’ of do-it-yourself software (synth) controllers Mario Jurisch has finished yet another great project. This time he developed and created the iSP3 Controller for the iVCS3 iOS App which emulate the EMS VCS3 Synth.

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Mark Kelley (The Roots) – Behind The Demo (Video)

March 26, 2014·0 comments·

As a member of The Legendary Roots Crew (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon), Mark Kelley‘s infectious bass grooves are heard by millions on TV every night. With his first Loop Loft release, “Mark Kelley – Bass Loops Vol 1”, The Looploft bring his signature style of deep pocket, fat tone and funky grooves directly to your DAW.

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Teenage Engineering release Sketch OS for OP-1

March 25, 2014·0 comments·

Teenage Engineering are happy to annouce SKETCH! the new OS for the OP-1. Sketch features a brand new synth engine called Dsynth and a sequencer called Sketch.

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Ableton Push and Playing Hardware Drum Machines – Video

March 25, 2014·0 comments·

You’re probably already familiar with Ableton Push, the instrument for playing melodies, triggering clips, sequencing beats, and more. If you’ve been paying attention, you might also know that Push can be used to play and control hardware synthesizers. Today, we’re revisiting the topic hardware setups to show you how using the powerful drum pads and sequencer modes in Push, you can also get incredible expression from your drum machines.

Synths and workstations

sE Electronics Magneto vs. AKG Perception 200 – Gearjunkies Comparison

March 24, 2014·0 comments·

On the NAMM in 2014 sE Electronics introduced a new large-diaphragm microphone, called the Magneto. Together with the X1 and X1R this microphone makes the sE Electronics budget line complete. With the help of the Dutch distributor (Total Sonic) we set up a comparison test with the AKG Perception 200.

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New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday #195

March 22, 2014·0 comments·

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MicroGranny Monophonic Granular Sampler that fits in your hand

March 22, 2014·0 comments·

microGranny 2.0 is monophonic granular sampler. It reads wav samples from microSD card and applies granular algorithms to them. You can also adjust start, end, sample rate (tuned or free run), crush and envelope (attack release). MIDI Input allows external control of all parameters as well as transposition of the samples, or playing individual grains by different keys.

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